AQW 40860/22-27 Written question to the Minister for the Economy

To ask the Minister for the Economy to detail the membership of the Childcare and Youth Work Sectoral Partnership.

Asked by Kate Nicholl MLA on 18 February 2026

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Tabled
18 February 2026
Answer due by
5 March 2026
Answered
25 February 20267 days after tabling
Department
Department for the Economy
Priority question
No

Answer

The Childcare and Youth Work Sectoral Partnership is chaired by Francis Loye, Director of Giggles Early Years. Southern Regional College carry out the secretariat function, supporting the chair and members.

Membership of the Sectoral Partnership includes a range of employers, representatives from sector bodies such as Playboard, Early Years, Health and Social Care Trusts, Department of Health, Northern Ireland Social Care Council, CCEA Regulation and training providers.

Official sources